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WATCH: A Different Kind of Storm
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on February 8

A second storm is about to hit Washington, D.C. The first one left behind 20 inches of snow, but this one will leave an impact on the lives of millions of veterans. This week, dozens of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans from across the country are in Washington for IAVA's 5th Annual Storm the Hill trip. These vets are the best of their generation - smart, squared-away, and committed. And they need your support.

Casey's Story: War Was Half the Battle
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on February 8

Former Army Specialist Casey Elder is trapped in a story without a conclusion. It began in 2004, the moment an IED struck her Humvee in Baghdad, slamming her hard enough to dislocate her shoulder and cause permanent joint and nerve damage.

IAVA Daily Brief 2.8.10
Posted by Terrell Frazier on February 5

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom or subscribe to receive the brief in your inbox each morning at www.iava.org/dailynewsbrief.

New IAVA Report Reveals Red Tape Facing Veterans in the Military and VA Health Care and Disability Systems
Posted by Terrell Frazier on February 5

Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest non-partisan, nonprofit organization representing veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, released a revealing new report highlighting the countless bureaucratic roadblocks, lengthy waits for care, and complicated disability systems facing wounded veterans.

IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff Testifies Before House Veterans Affairs Committee
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on February 4

Today, IAVA Executive Director and Founder Paul Rieckhoff testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee on how the Department of Veterans Affairs budget request for 2011 and 2012 will impact a new generation of veterans. Click here to read his testimony.

Two Days And Counting...
Posted by Todd Bowers on February 4

If we fought for our country overseas, should we have to continue fighting when we come home? I just got back from my fourth deployment with the Marine Corps since September 11th, 2001. Time after time, I've heard horror stories from fellow veterans trying to cut through the red tape of the VA's disability claims process, and waiting for months, even years, just to find out what benefits they're eligible for.

2010 Legislative Agenda Introduces IAVA’s Annual Storm the Hill Campaign
Posted by Terrell Frazier on February 4

Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest non-partisan organization representing veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, released its 2010 Legislative Agenda, a roadmap for Congress to address new veterans’ issues in the coming year. The agenda describes the issues IAVA will bring to Congress during its annual Storm the Hill trip in Washington, D.C. from February 6th – 12th.

IAVA Daily Brief 2.5.10
Posted by Terrell Frazier on February 4

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom or subscribe to receive the brief in your inbox each morning at www.iava.org/dailynewsbrief.

IAVA Daily Brief 2.4.10
Posted by Terrell Frazier on February 3

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom or subscribe to receive the brief in your inbox each morning at www.iava.org/dailynewsbrief.

Help Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Storm the Hill
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on January 29

Would you contribute $5 to help a veteran fight for reform on Capitol Hill?  In just 10 days, over two dozen Iraq and Afghanistan veterans will deploy to Washington, D.C. for IAVA's 5th annual Storm the Hill trip - an historic week of meetings with over 100 members of Congress.  Click here to show them your support.

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